Dec 16, 2024 · That one yellow knob is all that it would take for me to diminish any and all enthusiasm to pay $2,950 for that Air King. That's one cosmetic flaw that will always stare you …

This is the iconic Air King model 52 “Egyptian” skyscraper radio designed by Harold Van Doren, ca. 1933. This example is in a beautiful mottled brown bakelite with a hand cast replacement Egyptian insert plate in gold and black.

Lydia E. F. Painter, Under Egypt's Skies. For Sale on 1stDibs - Offered by Radio Craze, This Radio is all Original. This Radio has been in my Collection for more then 25 years. Rare brown Bakelite Egyptian Air King.

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Apr 2, 2025 · This striking brown Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 52 radio with the Egyptian insert is a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's" called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made".

Mar 14, 2025 · This striking brown Air King 'Skyscraper' Model 52 radio with the Egyptian insert is a true American Art Deco icon. John Sideli in his book "Classic Plastic Radios of the 30's and 40's" called it "one of the most important plastic radios ever made".

Air King started the "skyscraper" designs in the early '30s with designs including the Egyptian motif. This later 1937 skyscraper Air King model included the Air King logo embossed above the green magic eye tube.

Design Radio or Novelty / Gadget - fancy or unusual shape. Material = Plaskon; Family of 3, each same chassis for AC and chassis for AC/DC: 52 (with Egyptian tableau), 53 (with World map) and 54 (with Clock); choice of colors. See details on 52 AC. Normally we don't enter the maker but only the model like Skyscraper, not Air-King Skyscraper.

Apr 9, 2023 · Air King Egyptian Skyscraper Bakelite Tube Radio in Pale Green c. 1933. Designed by Harold van Doren, an American artist who was born in 1895 Streamline Moderne Share Sort by: Best Open comment sort options Best Top New Controversial Old Q&A Add a Comment ukbiffa • I made a model a while ago if you want to 3d print it: model render This is a mix of Air King Skyscraper Models 66 and 52 Reply ...

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